Many are saying they are worried Minhaj's fabrications could invalidate people's accounts of actual racism and Islamophobia. People can stereotype and say, 'Oh, look, that South Asian comedian lied. Vishal Kalyanasundaram, a South Asian comedian, said he can understand the backlash but believes it shouldn't be such a big deal. "Just because he's South Asian doesn't mean he's the golden child and the voice for our people. Nylah Burton, a freelance journalist, also defended Minhaj, recognizing that the comedy industry is difficult to break into, especially for a South Asian Muslim comedian.

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